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Oct 30

Can you trust the CCA in Charlestown?

When voting in Charlestown, most residents look at which candidates have participated in our local government, whether by volunteering...

Oct 30

CRU slate works for all of Charlestown

On behalf of the candidates endorsed by Charlestown Residents United I humbly ask for your support for all our candidates. For Town...

Oct 29

Vote ‘yes’ on Question 8 in Charlestown

Attention Charlestown residents. On you ballot, in the section titled “Local Questions,” there is Question No. 8, titled Council Meetings...

Oct 17

Charlestown residents are better off than 2 years ago

Over the past two years, the Charlestown Residents United Town Council has provided strong, steady leadership through Deb Carney, Rippy...

Oct 13

CRU steady management or CCA chaos?

In 2022, Charlestown voters ended the Charlestown Citizens Alliance’s 10-year rule largely because the CCA messed up Charlestown’s...

Oct 12

Candidates’ helpfulness earns them her vote

As we approach this year’s election, I want to share my thoughts on why I’ll be voting for the following candidates running for Town...

Oct 12

CRU a winning slate for Charlestown

I am writing to express my strong support for the current Charlestown Town Councilors, Deb Carney, Rippy Serra, Stephen Stokes and Peter...

Sep 1

Charlestown Senior Citizens Commission Introduces LIFEWISE!

This fall, join us for this 6-week speaker series that is designed to inform senior citizens and their families on the diverse challenges...

Jul 31

The Westerly Sun Writes About Charter Amendments

Sun Staff Writer Ryan Blessing writes about Charlestown's proposed Charter amendments on July 31. The article, available here, includes...

Jul 31

Candidate Glenn Babcock Comments on Charter Amendment

Approving proposed Amendment #9 to the Town Charter (C-172) reduces the current Planning Commissioner 6 year staggered terms to 4 year...

Jul 29

Join a Charlestown Land Trust Evening Paddle

Join Us for an Evening Paddle Through the Protected Properties of Ninigret Pond We invite you to join us for a magical evening with a...

Jul 24

Our Record Justifies Your Vote

On behalf of the candidates endorsed by Charlestown Residents United (CRU), I respectfully ask for your vote. In November of 2022, our...

Jul 22

Learn About Our Candidates, Upcoming Town Council Meetings, and Events

CRU is pleased to announce our slate of endorsed candidates for town offices. Please read about them here. The candidates will be adding...

Jul 7

Public Hearing on Changes to Town Charter

On Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, at 7 pm t he Charlestown Town Council will hold a public hearing ( information here ) on proposed amendments...

Jul 6

July 8 and 9 Town Council Meetings

We have two important Charlestown Town Council meetings this week, on Monday and Tuesday. The first Town Council meeting of July will...

Jun 28

League of Women Voters Asking for Questions

The League of Women Voters of South County will produce a voter guide again this season for the Chariho area. They are drafting the...

Jun 24

Correcting CCA Falsehoods, Again

Recently, an article was released by the Charlestown Citizens Alliance Steering Committee, which detailed information on the Charlestown...

May 8

Upcoming Charlestown Events in May and June

The number of events are multiplying as we move into warmer days! Thursday, May 9: Food Trucks arrive at Ninigret Park! Get a bite,...

May 8

Arbutus Garden Club Plant Sale Saturday

The Arbutus Garden Club will hold their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 11th, from 8 a.m. until noon at Saint James Parish Center 2079...

May 4

Charlestown Trolls Attracting International Attention

Charlestown is now the latest home to world-renowned artist Thomas Dambo’s beloved trolls, making the town an A-list attraction for...